Using values based approaches to promote individual strengths, mental wellbeing and independence, Mental Health Nurses support people finding it difficult to cope due to mental health problems.
Students undertake practice learning experience for 50% of the course in a broad range of placements within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. These include NHS community and hospital placements as well as independent and voluntary sector experience.
During these practice learning experiences students are involved in mental health nursing activities, including assessment and providing c...
Using values based approaches to promote individual strengths, mental wellbeing and independence, Mental Health Nurses support people finding it difficult to cope due to mental health problems. <br/>Students undertake practice learning experience for 50% of the course in a broad range of placements within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. These include NHS community and hospital placements as well as independent and voluntary sector experience. <br/>During these practice learning experiences students are involved in mental health nursing activities, including assessment and providing care and support for a range of patients relevant to their chosen nursing pathway. <br/>For all fields there are opportunities for international placement.<br/>On successful completion of the programme, graduates are eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B762
Institution Code
G42
Points of Entry
Year 1
Scottish HigherB,B,B,C to include Higher English or Essay based subject plus Nat 5 Maths or Application of Maths and one science subject at C or above Access to HE DiplomaD:9,M:33,P:3 Access to HE Diploma with minimum of 60 credits with 45 at level 3 Access to HE Diploma in Health or Care – Requires GCSE Maths, Science and English C/4 if not included in Access Diploma International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme28 IB Diploma 28 points including HL English at 5, and SL Maths and a science at 4 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM Applied Science, Biological/Biomedical Science or Health Care related at DMM and GCSE English, Maths and a Science subject at C/4 Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H3,H3,H3 including English or Essay based subject plus Ordinary Level Maths and a Science at minimum O3/O4 Scottish HNCPass HNC in Healthcare Practice with Essential Skills for Care Practice Any Science or Health based HNC’s with Graded unit A. If the HNC does not include SCQF level 5 Numeracy, then Nat 5 C in Maths or equivalent is required. No advanced entry with HNC Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)Pass Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship. A levelB,C,C preferably including a science subject, and GCSE English, Maths and a Science subject at C/4 T LevelM Health and Science: Science Health and Science: Healthcare Science Health and Science: Health Education and Childcare plus GCSE English, Maths and a Science at C/4 |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £15,200 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |